Agricultural Technicians Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $37,060 -20.8% vs national
Median hourly $17.82
10th percentile $32,680
90th percentile $46,810
Employed locally 50
National median $46,790

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $32,680
    25th
    $37,060
    50th (median)
    $37,060
    75th
    $42,210
    90th
    $46,810

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Agricultural Technicians salary vs area income 49% Median Agricultural Technicians salary is 51% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Agricultural Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $67,960
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $63,630
    Arizona $63,340
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $63,340
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,340
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,940

    Nearby metros — Agricultural Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $62,340
    Northern Indiana nonmetropolitan area $61,940
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $60,670
    California $58,330
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $54,280
    Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area $51,720

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Occupational Health and Safety Specialists$83,280
    Soil and Plant Scientists$89,220
    Urban and Regional Planners$100,070
    Clinical and Counseling Psychologists$134,440
    School Psychologists$91,660
    Foresters$85,150

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Agricultural Technicians make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Agricultural Technicians in Salem, OR is $17.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.50 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Agricultural Technicians salaries?

    The median Agricultural Technicians salary in Salem, OR is 20.8% below the national median of $46,790. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Agricultural Technicians in Salem?

    Entry-level Agricultural Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $32,680 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,060.